Report: Ole Miss wants Kiffin decision before Egg Bowl

The Lane Kiffin sweepstakes might be coming to an end soon.

Ole Miss reportedly told the head coach that it wants a decision on his future with the school prior to the Egg Bowl versus Mississippi State on Nov. 28, according to Stewart Mandel of The Athletic.

Kiffin is considered the leading candidate for vacancies at Florida and LSU. Ole Miss, meanwhile, has reportedly been trying to sign him to a contract extension, according to Wilson Alexander of The Advocate. The 50-year-old has steered clear of any definitive statements about his future.

The home crowd in Oxford made its feelings known after Saturday's 34-24 win over Florida, chanting, "We want Lane!" as he walked off the field.

Florida and LSU have reportedly made serious efforts to lure Kiffin away. Alexander added that the latter flew the coach's family to Baton Rouge on Monday for a tour of the city. The Gators offered the same treatment to Kiffin's family with a visit to Gainesville on Sunday, sources told Pete Nakos of On3.

If Kiffin tells Ole Miss that he's leaving by the school-imposed deadline, the team could be left in a precarious position for the College Football Playoff. It's unlikely a new employer would allow him to remain with the Rebels through the postseason, as recruiting and the transfer portal are vital to roster building in December and January. That scenario could lead to an interim coach taking control ahead of the playoff.